Living on the edge They don’t get how a big deal it is That she believes they’re real They won’t say a thing She cries out to all who wander past She cries how great they are She is the loudest fan She’s living on the edge They don’t even know [...]
Filed under: life, poetry, relating well, relationships on October 19th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
What She Said… She said, “It’s not a big thing. The other day I happened to be in Switzerland. I made chili and it turned out badly for lack of spice, But I have seen the vineyards and I have crossed oceans And I have seen diamonds that can split the light.” And [...]
Filed under: life, poetry, purpose, relating well, relationships on October 19th, 2009 | No Comments »
Let’s have another cup of coffee ‘Cause I can’t figure me out. Can we just review the data and Maybe sort through all the doubts? I feel so small. Stretch me out. Help me see What I’m about. How about another cup of coffee? The things I use to believe in [...]
Filed under: life, poetry, purpose, relationships on October 18th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
A number of years ago, I was part of group who went through World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine. A number of teens and a handful of adults grouped together to fast for 30 Hours to raise awareness and money for fighting hunger around the world. It is still one of my [...]
Filed under: hobby, life, purpose, relating well, relationships, wonder on October 18th, 2009 | No Comments »
I bring her nothing but broken pieces The scattered shards, I lay at her feet. She never winces or shudders at them. She takes my hand; we sort through the heap. And I weep sometimes at the lack inside me. She pulls me close and takes her seat. “Joy” she says, “that is what [...]
Filed under: life, poetry, relating well, wonder on October 15th, 2009 | 2 Comments »
April’s tongue and cheek take on those who do not wish to hatch… This small space is what I know. This fish tank existence is what I am accustomed to. Don’t give me the world. This small space is what I know. This oyster’s shell I created for myself is safe even [...]
Filed under: poetry, Uncategorized, wonder on October 12th, 2009 | No Comments »
I am in a new place. Times of crisis test what you really believe and who you really are. You’re soul and bone deep weary. You can’t keep up with those who generally lend their strength. You are so not yourself. And in times like that you really need kind and patient reminders of who [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on October 10th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
